Sanitary Applicances Flashcards
List 3 soil appliances.
- Toilet.
- Urinal.
- Slop hopper.
State 4 design considerations of a sanitary appliance?
- Durable.
- Does not absorb water.
- Smooth surface.
- Resistant to corrosion.
Name 2 sanitary appliances made from metal.
- Stainless steel.
2. Caste iron.
Name 2 sanitary appliances made from ceramic.
- Fire clay.
2. Stone ware.
Name 2 sanitary appliances made from plastic.
- Fibre glass.
2. Acrylic.
Where would you use fitments made from fireclay of stoneware?
To clean a sink and a urinal slab.
State 3 qualities of stainless steel.
- Non rust.
- Easy to clean.
- Non corrosive.
What is the purpose of vitreous enamel?
It is a glass like coat which is hard.
5 defects which could prevent a toilet flushing.
- Defected flushing handle.
- Damaged diaphragm.
- Blockage in flush pipe.
- Damaged syphagm.
- No water.
What is a flushing valve?
It is a instant flushing system
What is the name given to the fitting that connects the WC pan to the soil pipe.
Pan connector.
How is water supplied to a urinal cistern?
Bu automatic or timed system.
What type of cistern is used to supply water to a urinal?
Automatic flushing cistern.
List 4 types of wash basin.
- Wall hung,
- Semi counter top.
- Counter top.
- Under counter
What height are WHB’s?
Adults- 760-800ml.
Disabled- 720-740ml.
